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Chick-fil-A Will Be Adding New Sandwich, Other Items To Menu Nationwide Chick-fil-A Will Be Adding New Sandwich, Other Items To Menu Nationwide
Chick-fil-A Will Be Adding New Sandwich, Other Items To Menu Nationwide Chick-fil-A fans can look forward to new flavors this fall as the chain rolls out a limited-time menu nationwide.  The seasonal lineup features the debut of the Pretzel Cheddar Club Sandwich, a sparkling Cherry Berry & Sprite beverage, and two new Waffle Potato Chip varieties, and starts Monday, Aug. 18. The Pretzel Cheddar Club Sandwich, which was tested in Raleigh, North Carolina last spring, is making its national debut after positive feedback.  The sandwich includes a boneless chicken breast filet — available in original, spicy, or grilled — topped with lettuce, tomato, c…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
NY Ex-Hospital Chief Who Stole $1.4M—Including $176K On Pet Care—Gets Prison Time NY Ex-Hospital Chief Who Stole $1.4M—Including $176K On Pet Care—Gets Prison Time
NY Ex-Hospital Chief Who Stole $1.4M—Including $176K On Pet Care—Gets Prison Time A former Brooklyn hospital executive who stole nearly $1.5 million in public funds—including more than $170,000 on pet care—has been sentenced to up to three years in prison. Michael Lucchesi, 67, the former Chairman of Emergency Medicine at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, was sentenced Wednesday, Aug. 6, to an indeterminate term of one to three years in prison after pleading guilty to first-degree grand larceny. Lucchesi admitted to using a business credit card for personal expenses, racking up approximately $1.44 million in unauthorized spending between December 2016 and January 2023. Amo…

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by Michael Mashburn
Schools
Back-To-School 2025 Deals: More Families Shopping Early To Dodge Rising Prices Back-To-School 2025 Deals: More Families Shopping Early To Dodge Rising Prices
Back-To-School 2025 Deals: More Families Shopping Early To Dodge Rising Prices Most families are already hunting for back-to-school deals in the summer heat. Roughly two-thirds (67%) of families with children in kindergarten through 12th grade had started shopping by early July, according to the National Retail Federation. That's up from 55% in 2024 and the highest level since NRF began tracking early shopping in 2018. More than half (51%) of families said they're shopping ahead of time because they expect prices to rise due to President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs. "Consumers are being mindful of the potential impacts of tariffs and inflation on b…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Sweet News: New Gelato Shop Coming To Westchester In Time For Warmer Weather Sweet News: New Gelato Shop Coming To Westchester In Time For Warmer Weather
Sweet News: New Gelato Shop Coming To Westchester In Time For Warmer Weather Ice cream lovers, rejoice — a new gelato shop is about to make things a whole lot sweeter in a Westchester hamlet.  Gotham Freeze, a family-owned artisanal gelato and sorbet company, is celebrating its soft opening this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, April 19 and 20, at its new storefront at 13 East Hartsdale Ave. The store will be open from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. both days.  Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner, who announced the opening on Wednesday, said it was good news for anyone needing a little joy and flavor to beat life’s daily stressors.  "If you love ice cream and so…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Restaurant That Once Appeared On Gordon Ramsay's 'Kitchen Nightmares' Closes In Westchester Restaurant That Once Appeared On Gordon Ramsay's 'Kitchen Nightmares' Closes In Westchester
Restaurant That Once Appeared On Gordon Ramsay's 'Kitchen Nightmares' Closes In Westchester A Puerto Rican eatery in Westchester that once drew the attention of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has now served its last plate.  El Cantito Café, located at 1550D Central Park Ave. in Yonkers, permanently closed its doors on Wednesday, April 9, after five years of serving authentic Puerto Rican comfort food to the Westchester community.  The heartfelt announcement came the following day via the restaurant’s Instagram account. “After five incredible years, El Cantito Café has permanently closed its door yesterday — thank you to all of our amazing customers for your endless love a…

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by Ben Crnic
Lifestyle
John Oliver Bear Cakes Flying Off Trays At Hudson Valley Bakery John Oliver Bear Cakes Flying Off Trays At Hudson Valley Bakery
John Oliver Bear Cakes Flying Off Trays At Hudson Valley Bakery A bakery and restaurant owner in the region is having the time of his life selling comedian John Oliver bear cakes after a fake fight with the funnyman over restaurant equipment from a closed Red Lobster. The whole "fight" began when Oliver, who had purchased kitchen equipment from a closed Red Lobster in Ulster County, recreated the restaurant in his studio to serve the audience the signature Cheddar Bay biscuits. He also commented on his HBO show "Last Week Tonight" on Sunday, June 2, about someone who had posted a sign on the door of the closed restaurant saying they wanted to buy some k…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Chipotle's First Digital-Only Restaurant Will Be In Hudson Valley Chipotle's First Digital-Only Restaurant Will Be In Hudson Valley
Chipotle's First Digital-Only Restaurant Will Be In Hudson Valley Cadets in West Point, New York will be among the first in the country to be able to test Chipotle Mexican Grill's new first-ever digital-only restaurant called the Chipotle Digital Kitchen.  Located just outside of the gates to the military academy in Orange County, the restaurant, located in Highland Falls, is open for pick-up and delivery only as of Saturday, Nov. 14. The new prototype will allow Chipotle to enter more urban areas that wouldn't support a full-size restaurant and allows for flexibility with future locations, , the company said. The Digital Kitchen concept is f…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Rye Mom Opens Bake Shop In Larchmont Rye Mom Opens Bake Shop In Larchmont
Rye Mom Opens Bake Shop In Larchmont A mother of three from Rye has embarked on a new business venture, and it sounds like a pretty sweet place. The Snackery Bakeshop is a bakery that provides “American homestyle classics with a twist," says Sara Leand. Located at 1985 Palmer Ave. in Larchmont, The Snackery truly has something everyone can enjoy. From cakes and pastries to breakfast foods, lunch foods, and coffee, the shop strives to create an eclectic menu that satisfies any sweet tooth. It also provides catering and offers outdoor seating. Check out The Snackery’s Facebook page, Instagram, and website for more updates, or …

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by Valerie Musson